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Overview

Bechtel is seeking a Mechanical Lead for the Nitrogen Recovery Unit to oversee commissioning testing of mechanical systems for the Port Arthur LNG project in Texas. The role requires strong communication skills and significant experience in commissioning mechanical systems in cryogenic environments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop the Mechanical Testing Execution Plan and sequence for mechanical testing scope.
  • Review scopes of work and scheduling documents for project requirements.
  • Submit daily and weekly progress reports to the Project Start-up Manager.
  • Participate in engineering design reviews and provide commissioning input.
  • Oversee the development of Mechanical test procedures for various components.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or international equivalent and 8-10 years of relevant experience, or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
  • Eight plus years of commissioning experience in cryogenic units such as LNG and Petrochemical facilities.
  • Good knowledge in mechanical testing and troubleshooting of compressors and turbines.
  • Familiarity with ASME B31.3, NFPA 70 E, and NFPA 59A Standards.

Benefits

Additional Information

  • Relocation authorized for national/international candidates.
  • Part-time telework available.
  • Work location is Houston, TX, with field execution at Port Arthur, TX.
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Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$32/hr across 77 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 329 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 194 different employers. 145 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,339 other active welding openings from 721 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

Bechtel Corporation currently has 3 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Houston, TX (27), Zachry Group (22), and Austin Industries (16). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $40/hr, Arlington at $39/hr, and Midlothian at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • ASME Section IX — the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.

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